A real family owned restaurant with all the food being made fresh. The crab cakes were the best I've ever had in my life. They are fresh on the premises with REAL crab. The crab cakes re listed as an appetizer, but thy are tasty and large enough for an entree. My wife had the salmon with bourbon sauce and green beans, broccoli and a Latin inspired yellow rice. Everything was great, service was very prompt and friendly. prices were very low compared with the quality of the fresh sea food. We I'll definitely return. read more

Papito's Kitchen - Salad REAL Crab cakes, salmon with bourbon sausage green beans and broccoli. - Seafood Near Me - Baltimore, Ohio

[[HIGHLIGHT]]This is a cozy place with adequate parking and seating for a nice group.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] [[HIGHLIGHT]]The restaurant is clean and the music was modern jazz at a very comfortable level.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Waiter was very pleasant and accommodating. The sampler platter was a fried extravaganza. Catfish, cod and perch were fried with a corn meal coating that allowed you to taste the excellent fish in nice portions. 2 fried shrimp were succulent and the best I have had in the central Ohio area. French fries and cole slaw were also very tasty. Sauces of tartar and cocktail seemed to be homemade and delicious. The other entree of six grilled scallops was very tasty. There is a cocktail menu of assorted specialty drinks/beer. We enjoyed our first experience there and will go back. read more

Great food and service! Owners are very Beautiful people! We came from Youngstown, OH. read more

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We've been wanting to try Papito's for a while and glad we did. I ordered the walleye platter that was fried in a tasty batter and was very good. My wife got the Catfish platter and also enjoyed it. Also ordered an appetizer of hush puppies that came with an amazing dipping sauce. [[HIGHLIGHT]]The restaurant was well decorated and very clean.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Service was very friendly. We will return to try some other fare that looked good read more

Location is good . Easy access for foot traffic and wheelchair. Service was very good and fast .[[HIGHLIGHT]]It was very nice and clean inside .[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] read more

Papito's Kitchen - Menu looked amazing - Seafood Near Me - Baltimore, Ohio

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Food is amazing and reasonably priced. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Nice atmosphere and friendly staff.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] They often have monthly specials.

Nice variety of seafood choices. Family run. Excellent service by owner. Good food and not too pricey considering it is seafood. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Not a fancy place but clean and enjoyable to be there.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] read more

The best food I have had in a restaurant in a long time!! Owners are fantastic !!! When we pass by in this area it will be my first stop!!! if you haven't tried it, please do!! read more

"I do not like catfish".... That's what I used to say. The waitress assured me that we would like their catfish. So we took a chance. She was right. Amazing, fantastic.... Did I mention amazing? Super service, amazing coleslaw, top to bottom the best seafood in Central Ohio. read more

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First time here. It was a Saturday night and the place was not overly busy. Walked in and was able to seat ourselves. This is clearly a family run establishment. We were taken care of by two different people. Drinks, appetizer and meal. Everyone was friendly and the place was nicely decorated. It wasn't overly large inside but had a good vibe. They do have a patio to choose from as well. I ordered the special which was a lobster roll. It was served in a baked bun. I was thrown off as I guess I was expecting something different, but it was cold. It was served cold in a warm bun. I think the contrast of the temps was off, the flavor was good, and clearly large chunks of lobster was found inside. Fries were of the fresh cut variety, they had a good crisp to them. Overall, a positive experience. I'll be back. read more

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You won't go wrong stopping in. Friendly service and family owned. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Clean and plenty of space and cool decor.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] The food is fresh as you can get in Ohio for some fish options and the local fish such as Walleye can be found on the menu as well. Decent price and a menu that keeps things fresh and seasonal and at the same time keeps familiar items available too. read more

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We stopped in to Papito's Kitchen for lunch one afternoon and it was a pleasant surprise. Both of us had a catfish sandwich. The catfish was tender and very, very tasty. Very well prepared! The husband and wife team were delightful and very friendly. A perfect lunch was had that day. We will most certainly be back and bringing friends! read more

The perch, walleye, and fries were amazing. Customer service was exceptional. I will certainly be back.

Great food great atmosphere great home town feeling. Food is always served fresh and hot. read more

Papito's Kitchen - Had a fish buffet today. Catfish peach and chicken. Great food - Seafood Near Me - Baltimore, Ohio

This hidden gem is absolutely phenomenal! I can't believe I'm only just now trying it. Incredibly friendly service and top notch food! The pasta with chicken was out of this world delicious, I already know I'll be dreaming about it until we return- but I also can't wait to try even more menu items! Seriously cannot recommend this place enough. A M A Z I N G!! read more

Outstanding! Just got back from their special Sunday Fish Fry Buffet. Everything was delicious. The staff are always gracious, and the food always amazing. The perch and catfish were some of the best I've ever had. The bourbon chicken -also VERY good. And the mac and cheese: Ten stars! I can't forget the apple pie and fresh fruit!!! [[HIGHLIGHT]]It made for a delightful (emphasis on full) Sunday afternoon![[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] read more

The chef is outstanding, everything I have eaten here is next level. Fish is fresh and perfectly done. On our most recent trip to this small town wonder in Baltimore, we had incredible roasted corn hush puppies, plantains, best we've ever had! The hostess is wonderful and connects with people and the chef came out to check on the customers satisfaction. We will be back!! read more

Awesome delicious outstanding even. Worth the drive for sure. Very thing I've had I loved and they are family owned and operated and take special care of you . read more

This family owned restaurant knocked it out of the park. The food was delicious, the customer service was excellent, and [[HIGHLIGHT]]the place was nicely decorated and clean.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] What more can you ask for? I would definitely recommend to anyone. It's worth the drive. read more

Papito's is a great place for a casual relaxing evening with friends and family. Food has improved since I was there last time! Good service and prices are good!! read more

Coconut shrimp platter, was able to substitute fresh cooked veggies instead of the cole slaw. This was amazingly well done and the shrimp was dynamite! The fresh cut fries have a seasoning on it that makes you want to keep eating them. :-) Don't bother going to those chain restaurants to get seafood that is over priced, over cooked and drenched in butter. Support your local restaurants like Papito's in Baltimore, Ohio. You won't be disappointed in the food you get, it's all good. I've ordered from here several times over the last year and I never write reviews, but this place continues to put out outstanding food and we've never been disappointed. read more

Papito's Kitchen - Coconut Shrimp platter - Seafood Near Me - Baltimore, Ohio

Had the bourbon glazed chicken and it was delicious. Also had gator bites appetizer, and also very tasty. The ambiance was so friendly, like you'd expect from a small town restaurant. Definitely coming back. read more

My wife had the Tue Fish Taco's and said they were the best! I had a bowl Gumbo & an Oyster Po' Boy sandwich! Fantastic! Compliments to Chef Will and as always they make you feel like family. You gotta give this place a try. What, in Baltimore Ohio really!!!! Hank W read more

Well, we picked this place after reading so many 5-Star reviews. I hate to be a downer, but there was nothing we tried that was 5-Star. The coconut shrimp appetizer was the best thing we had, but only had a sweet n' sour sauce, not the usual Pina colada sauce. But the shrimp was hot and crispy. We split a variety platter to try as much as we could. The fries were soggy. The calamari was like rubber bands. All of the fish were like Texas Tenderloin fish; thin fish with more breading than fish. The shrimp were large and nicely done, but the cocktail sauce had solidified to the point where the shrimp could not be dipped in it We were so disappointed. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Friendly, clean, nice place.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] I wish the food had been as good. read more

Awesome service and food. Just visiting but will return before we leave!!!! All of the staff was great!

The owner Will greeted us at the door, very nice man. He makes everything from scratch! We had seafood gumbo, clam chowder, and then he brought us some amazing lobster bisque! Worth repeating, He makes everything from scratch his old recipes! Everything was to die for. We also had fried oysters that he breads himself and a blackened salmon salad. Which in the picture it looks like we had two salads but he actually split the serving so that's a split salad and the salmon was unbelievable! We need to go.... One of those places where you can tell how much the person who is Cooking loves to cook! HE LOVES TO COOK! It is a beautiful drive out to Baltimore from Licking and Franklin County and well worth the drive! Telling all of my friends! That's YOU! read more

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The food was amazing! The service was the absolute best service I have had in years. The owners made us feel so welcome the entire experience has made me a regular customer now! The restaurant was so clean the atmosphere was excellent. Highly recommended love this place! read more

What a gem in Baltimore!! Service is attentive and friendly. Food was fresh and flavorful. When I wasn't hungry enough for dessert the chef whipped up a sample of a dessert he created which reminds me of carnival elephant ears. read more

We just got oysters today for Valentine's and they are sooo fresh and big! The special menu (lobster tails and steak) is awesome! Worth the money, time and always best services! Love read more

Papito's Kitchen - Oysters - Seafood Near Me - Baltimore, Ohio

The food at this place is on point. I got coconut shrimp, which was fantastic. My husband had a shrimp po'boy. The shrimp for both was fried to absolute perfection, large sized and very fresh. Our fries were the classic kind that are delicious with a little malt vinegar and ketchup. The menu includes fried fare, salads, soups, pasta, grilled dishes and some non-seafood options, so there is something for everyone. The restaurant is spacious, with ample parking. We will absolutely be back, and I can see this quickly becoming one of our favorites! read more

Stopped in for lunch today & as always the food was phenomenal! Maduros & lettuce wraps w\ cod for appetizers, blackened salmon salad & salmon BLT for the meal - everything was so good! Make sure to try Papito's sometime - it's worth the drive!! read more

Our food was amazing!! I would 100% recommend this place. we accidentally found this place on Google, and Google out did itself this time!!! support local and eat amazing food all at the same time. Get here now!!! read more

Papito's Kitchen - The whole red snapper. AMAZING!!! - Seafood Near Me - Baltimore, Ohio

First, let me say that I don't do five-star reviews. To me, five star is perfect, and I've never eaten at a perfect restaurant. However, if Yelp would allow 4.5-star reviews, Papitos Kitchen would get it. My bride had fried shrimp, and it was delicious. We also enjoyed the Flatbread appetizer and it was well-seasoned and tasty. I had fish and chips. You have the option of cod, perch or another fish, and I chose cod. It was lightly breaded, hot and quite good. I also chose their onion rings and they were the same. According to his wife Kim, Chef Wil (Grumpy Chef) is not fond of heavy breading and the light touch enhances the fish. We met Kim at a similar-style place that they run called Frank's Seafood. It's over on Trabue Road near Hilliard-Rome Road. They had desserts there, and we were told that the Baltimore location would have their signature Slow Turtle Brownies and Orangesicle Cake soon. We will be back and we will be bringing seafood-loving friends. By the way, our food, including drinks and an extra piece of fish, was just under $40. Closest we've had to our hometown favorite, Clarksville (IN) Seafood since we moved here. read more

I can't tell you how happy I am to have Papito's Kitchen in our little town. We went tonight and the food was so good. Cod and fries: cod was light and flaky, batter perfect and not greasy at all. It came with hand cut fries and coleslaw (which was made with a poppyseed dressing) I'm not a slaw person but I ended up getting an extra slaw because it was so good. My partner got the Grumpy Boil which was served with a seasoned garlic butter. It had crab legs (7-8), mussels (3-4), shrimp (4), corn (1) and crawfish (3). Our bill was just under $40, but it was worth every penny. We will be back.. regularly. read more

Papito's Kitchen - Pictured: Grumpy Boil - Seafood Near Me - Baltimore, Ohio

First time here,' it won't be my last! The calamari was amazing. It was so fresh, and the dipping sauce was so good. I had the BLT sandwich, the salmon was fresh & the bacon was so good. Server was amazing, the cook even came out to see the food was. Give your tastebuds a treat, and try it!!!! read more

Papito's Kitchen is located in the small town of Baltimore, OH. The area is a bit off the beaten path and not at all where you would expect to find a seafood restaurant. It's locally owned by the same folks who own Franks Fish and Seafood in Hilliard. I've been wanting to try this place since moving back to the Pickerington area. We originally attempted to stop on Monday; however, they are closed on Mondays. There's not a lot info about this restaurant online as it just recently opened. Having grown up in a family that eats and cooks fresh seafood on the regular, I was excited (yet skeptical due to the location) to try this place out. The restaurant is seat yourself and order at the counter style. I'm fine eating causally like this as it's really the food that matters. Everything is served on disposable plates with plastic cutlery. Kinda sucks for the environment, but I get that they're going for the "no frills" style. Maybe this can be changed in the future. We ordered three dishes - the Gumbo, Spicy Lettuce Wraps with Shrimp and Bourbon glazed salmon. I'll start with the good - the lettuce wraps with shrimp rang up at $14 and are technically a appetizer but definitely filled me up as my main meal. The spicy ranch on the shrimp was delicious, the rice seemed boxed but did not interfere with the overall taste, and the tomatoes were fresh and delicious. The shrimp was fresh and there was plenty of it. My partner had the bourbon salmon for $16. He enjoyed the glaze very much. The vegetables were just steamed and could have been seasoned up a little in my opinion. All in all - I'd definitely come back for the shrimp lettuce wraps. My one complaint was the gumbo - I appreciate the kick it has, but I only had one piece of crab meat in my whole cup. There was no shrimp, no sausage, nothing but one lone piece of crab (and a ton of okra). On top of that, it was bland bland bland. I'd be willing to bet the base is not a homemade roux but instead a canned soup. I can't recommend it at all. I had one bite and passed it off to my partner. It wasn't worth getting filled up on. I'm giving Papito's 4 stars because it's a small business and I appreciate it's uniqueness in an otherwise chain restaurant saturated area. I'll definitely make the trip out to Papito's soon. I'd love to try one of their specials (Grumpy's boil or the gator sandwich). Also, Papito's - you gotta advertise those better! I didn't even notice them until after I decided what I was going to order! read more

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I caught them on an off day I think. Out of a few things (the 2 items I ordered anyway) on an already small menu. Water in the town is sketchy so it effects all the beverage options. Awkward ordering set up for such a small place. Friendly folks for sure. read more

Our seafood entrees were on point and the appetizers were good. We were quite surprised at the quality of the food given this place is out of the way. The oysters were also fresh. The emotes were quite friendly. We'll be back to try the alligator special! read more

So delicious and always great service! The best shrimp and fish in the Columbus, Ohio area.

Great food and amazing service!! Some of the best fried fish I have I've years. The fried pickles are amazing too. If your in the area and you like seafood you should definitely try Papito's Kitchen. read more